West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran became the leading run-scorer in T20 International cricket against India when he smashed a match-winning 67 in the second T20I at Providence.
Pooran, who is continuing his good form with the bat, smashed four sixes and six fours.
Speaking after the match, Pooran said he was satisfied. He looked at ease on the Providence surface and credited his previous knowledge of the ground to his stint with Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Nicholas Pooran speaks to the media after the second T20I
“Satisfied that I performed. The beauty of the game is it is never over till it’s over. Being consistent is something I am wanting to do. I won’t say it is a purple patch. I have been working hard in the last couple of years, but we have been losing. Now I look at the game differently and want to continue to entertain. [Mindset at 2 for 2 and 17 for 3] The score didn’t matter to me as long as I was batting. It was about being smart and controlling the game. I felt like it was a decent wicket and we are accustomed to get such wickets here. The bowlers are going to give you half-volleys, full tosses,” Pooran said.
As it relates to the surface, Pooran said: “it’s a beautiful wicket. I love batting here, it is nice.”
The man from Trinidad also credited his countryman Akeal Hosein for his consistency with ball. “Akeal has been really consistent for West Indies over the last three-four years. It is really nice to see him being among the top 10 bowlers in the world when it comes to T20 format, so he continues to do what he has to do,” Pooran said.
West Indies and India will return to Providence tomorrow, Tuesday, August 8 for the third T20I. (Brandon Corlette)
